Area leaders are working to address the impact of gentrification in west Louisville during a two-day event.The Responsible Revitalization Symposium at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage aims to help residents equip themselves with important financial knowledge as more developments go up on the west end. "Redlining is real Louisville is one of the most segregated cities in the county because of redlining and urban renewal and it has an effect on our community," said Metro Council President David James.The two-day symposium will kick off with a conversation between all of the West End neighborhoods. The discussion will explore their priorities for development, their understanding and concerns regarding current policies, and their vision for more equitable, inclusive processes leading to community development.The goes from Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.For more information on the event click here.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. —

Area leaders are working to address the impact of gentrification in west Louisville during a two-day event.

The Responsible Revitalization Symposium at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage aims to help residents equip themselves with important financial knowledge as more developments go up on the west end.

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"Redlining is real Louisville is one of the most segregated cities in the county because of redlining and urban renewal and it has an effect on our community," said Metro Council President David James.

The two-day symposium will kick off with a conversation between all of the West End neighborhoods. The discussion will explore their priorities for development, their understanding and concerns regarding current policies, and their vision for more equitable, inclusive processes leading to community development.

The goes from Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.